More numbers to know:Daily admission for adults: $5 Sunday through Saturday.Children 9 and under: Free Sunday through Saturday.School children ages 10-14: $1 Sunday and Wednesday throug...

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More numbers to know:

Daily admission for adults: $5 Sunday through Saturday.

Children 9 and under: Free Sunday through Saturday.

School children ages 10-14: $1 Sunday and Wednesday through Saturday.

School children: Free on Monday and Tuesday.

Weekly pass: $40 for car and driver.

Weekly pass: $25 for 14 years and older.

Parking: $3

Veterans Day: Free on Monday for veterans with proper credentials (Reserves and National Guard included).

Senior Day: $2 on Friday for those age 65 and older.

The Hillsdale County Fairgrounds is undergoing a transformation this week that will soon give fairgoers on the midway some thrill-seeking entertainment.

Tuesday, North American Midway began setting up on the fairgrounds off South Broad Street in Hillsdale for the 163rd annual fair beginning Sunday, Sept. 22.

As workmen put together the various rides, vendors began to set up their trailers with several taking advantage of the sunshine for washing and spraying off dust from travels.

Fair Manager Scott Dow said the fair features everything from the light-covered rides and food vendors to the animal exhibits, and all begin to take shape in the days prior to Sunday’s opening.

Among rides on the midway that weren’t available in some past years are Dinosaur in Kiddie Land, while major rides include Spider, Sling Shot Drop Tower and Century Wheel, which will make patrons take a second look with featured LED lights.

“The fairgrounds is busy with set-up and the rides are going up fast,” Dow said. “I anticipate that we will be up and running 100 percent on opening day. The midway appears to have 10 rides in Kiddie Land and nine or more major rides. North American Midway is doing a great job to provide some exciting rides for all to enjoy.”

Workers wore safety hats while setting up Tuesday, noting the heavy lifting involved, even for some of the kiddie rides.

Patrons are advised that children under 42 inches may be required to ride some of the attractions with a paying adult rider for safety purposes.

Dow said that additional changes made last year include new prices, times and some specials.

The midway opens at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. With Sunday being one of the fair’s best days, it was decided several years ago to open the rides earlier, Dow said. As with previous years, all rides Sunday will be $1.

Adult gate admission tickets Sunday through Saturday is $5.

The midway will open at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 28

Thursday, Sept. 26 will be a Family Day sponsored by McDonald’s. The Hillsdale and Jonesville McDonald’s will have $3 off one-price wristband coupons while supplies last. The discount coupons will not be available at the fair.

Saturday, Sept. 28 will have $16 pay-one-price wristbands available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular ride prices will take effect at 6 p.m.

In additional entrance news, the South Street gate will remain a walk-in only entrance. The change was made in 2009.